Donna Lemaitre, BACP
Donna Lemaitre is a counsellor with eight years' experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Donna
Donna Lemaitre is a counsellor with eight years' experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works online and by phone and aims to offer a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk at their own pace.
Donna draws on a range of approaches to meet individual needs and supports people through stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns. Donna takes a person-centred stance, believing people are the experts in their own lives.
Background and approach
She listens for what matters to each person and helps them build understanding and confidence. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as exploring feelings and life patterns. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment-informed work to tailor sessions.
This mix helps address things like trauma, abuse, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Donna adapts methods to each person's situation rather than following a fixed routine. Donna has experience supporting people through bereavement and other losses, having volunteered in bereavement services and with a mental health charity.
That background informs her work around grief, compassion fatigue and caregiver stress. She acknowledges that loss can take many forms beyond bereavement. Having been a therapy client herself, Donna understands how difficult the first steps can feel.
She aims to make initial conversations straightforward, explaining how therapy might help and checking that the approach fits each person's goals. People are invited to discuss concerns and decide together whether to continue.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 297249 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Donna works with
Everything Donna lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Donna lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Donna discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts techniques as sessions progress. She collaborates on what feels most useful, checking in regularly and adjusting focus if needed so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and more in-depth discussion, while phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or when someone prefers non-verbal contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments, while still allowing a steady therapeutic conversation.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Donna help with?
Donna works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions and a wide range of other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is mainly person-centred, offering a warm, non-judgemental space and combining practical techniques from other approaches to suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has eight years' experience, including volunteer roles supporting people with mental health difficulties and bereavement work at a hospice.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are available?
Donna meets people using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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